Did you know that truck accidents are extremely rare—almost unheard of? What we mean is that truck “accidents” are extremely rare. Almost every truck crash that happens is preventable. It’s not an accident at all. It’s the consequence of negligence. And one of the most common forms of negligence in the trucking industry is federal law violations. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) creates and enforces a wide system of rules and regulations governing all aspects of the commercial trucking sector. When even [...]
There is no doubt about it—injuries and financial losses associated with truck accidents tend to be much more severe than in collisions involving two passenger vehicles. Truck crash damages can easily total in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. So what happens when your injuries exceed a truck driver’s insurance coverage? Our team of truck accident attorneys in Boise take a look at current federal insurance requirements, what they cover, and what your legal options are if your damages exceed them. Federal Trucking Insurance Requirements [...]
If you look around you, no matter whether you're in an urban area, the suburbs, or even the most rural areas in our country, you're bound to see a delivery truck nearby if you look long enough. Why is that? Well, because consumer demand is high. Many individuals don't want to wait for items to come in the mail; they want it right then and there. Retailers must have what their customers want on the shelves when they want it, or otherwise, they'll get passed up for someone [...]
There are a lot of things to take care of after being involved in a truck accident. The time you used to spend going to work or school or taking care of your family may now be devoted to doctor’s visits, phone calls with the insurance company, and efforts to figure out transportation. You may be unable to perform your job, in pain, and worried about your financial security. It may feel like you’re facing task after endless task. And then you realize there’s something else you may [...]
